Center Gravity

I had heard lots of great things about CG via the Porsche enthusiast community and took the plunge. I didn't think the handling was as good as it should be given that my car is a 996 and despite the fact that I had already invested significant amounts of money in new chassis parts and a set of Bilstein B16s.To book I just emailed and got a speedy and friendly response from Holly. I booked about 8 weeks in advance because I knew they would be busy. I received a quote and breakdown of what work was anticipated and she told me that they would be in touch nearer the time to reconfirm which they did. Holly was brilliant and patient with me because I had loads of silly and geeky questions.I arrived on the day at 8.30 to be welcomed by Pete and shown to their waiting room and we discussed what I was looking to achieve. You can see everything from the waiting room and you are regularly updated and consulted at every stage. I can't believe how hard they work on their customers cars. Pete must have test driven my car about 5 or 6 times! I wont spoil the fun by giving you too much detail of what is actually done. But suffice to say they will get it spot on right for you.My car is night and day different.Don't hesitate. Just book it. Quickly before they get too busy and you end up on a 2 year waiting list!Thanks CG!

I didn't have extravagant demands. I travelled 150 miles, shared my contact information, and even sent a follow-up email. My only inquiry was whether Center Gravity could assist. It leads me to believe that they might not be able to. However, basic courtesy would have dictated a response from a business that prides itself on offering a five-star service.

Set up of my GT4 went from being a handful down B roads to a more sedate ride. Car was set up just before my trip to the Alps. The car performed great and the handling gave such a huge confidence boost on the mountain passes and covering ground across 7 countries.

Booked my 911 C2S into Centre Gravity and met Pete Leason there - not thinking there was much he could do to improve the way my car drove.I wanted peace of mind having purchased a 13 year old car to know the suspension and its set up was OK.Having spent the afternoon there being part of the testing and seeing first hand the thoroughness of the work, then driving the car it did achieve a transformation in the handling.Highly recommended.

It has been a while since I had my car attended to by the team at Centre of Gravity. I was warmly welcomed as if I had only been in last week not 2015!. The advice I was originally given was absolutely spot on. I have just had some significant work done to the car and so the geometry needed checking. Fortunately, only minor adjustments needed , so it's good for a late visit to the nurburgring (before it closes) and the Swiss Alps next week, then back home to Spain.Chris, Pete and Holly clearly love what they do and this shows in the quality of their work and professionalism. They also want the client to understand and get involved with the process. I had brought some work to do during my 2 hours visit, it didn't get touched!Any business that has been trading for 18+ years has to be doing something right. Please keep up the fantastic work.

I can't thank Pete enough as the work he's done to my 997.2 has transformed the way it drives. I know that sounds ridiculous and as a reader I would be skeptical too, but the difference is quite amazing.In my ownership, I've had the car's geometry set twice to Porsche's specifications (following remedial work to dampers and coolant pipes). Over bumpier B roads, it used to feel twitchy never instilling any confidence, and I just thought that was how a 911 handled.Following CG's methodical approach, the car was test driven, the behaviour then recorded and alignment checked to validate the behaviour. I had a suspected worn suspension component which Pete proved and the pair of arms were replaced. Once all other the components were checked and deemed healthy, we sat down with a cup of tea to talk about of the type of driving I was expecting to do in the car.Once agreed on the setup, the geometry was applied to the car and everything was torqued up. It was then back out on the road to check the settings and handover.The shock came when driving down a bit of B road, I looked at the speedo and honestly thought it was misreading. The ride was so compliant that it felt like we were travelling 20mph slower.Echoing other owners, it's been the best money I've spent on 'sorting' the car.

Today was the first time I had been to Center Gravity and the experience certainly matched that of other reviewers. A really nice team on duty today as Pete and Holly welcomed me to the world of suspension problems --- and how to fix them. A well engineered business that is meticulous in its approach to solving suspension issues. An experience not to be missed.

What can I say other than Fantastic. Holly, Chris and Pete are great. First class service from arrival to departure. Everything I wanted and more. Took car there with strange banging noise and kept with a silent dream. Chris worked through everything meticulously until the problem was solved. No where else to go for me ever I will use there services now everytime.Also just want to say they make you feel like a part of the family and like you have known them for years.5 stars 10/10Thank you to all.P.s. Chris not a single murmur from anywhere on ride home. Was amazing.Regards to allGary

For a driving enthusiast, a day out to visit Chris, Pete and Holly is a special day. Today was my 3rd, and this time with a superb 997 GTS recently acquired from a leading independent. It drives very well, but having been twice previously I knew it could be set up to behave exactly the way I want it to. Some adjustments to toe, camber and it’s no longer twitchy and the ride is settled. It might sound simple, but you’re paying for decades and decades of knowledge and experience. Getting a CG set up is a must have for my cars. Fabulous people running a fabulous business. Outstanding

Last week I had a suspension refresh on my 996 turbo at Center Gravity.I think I will run out of superlatives and cliches such as “the difference is like night and day”, “goes around corners like it is on rails” etc. etc.First of all I would like to say how friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable the guys at CG are (Holly, Pete and Chris). Pete worked on my car and even managed to sort out some other mechanical gremlins that had been bugging me for a long time. His attention to detail is second to none and he involved me in every stage of the work. I was free to look over his shoulder and take pictures whenever I wanted. I was asked how exactly I would like the setup to be and many test drives were performed until this was perfected. The weather was appalling and so I couldn’t carry out any high speed testing until I got back.After thorough testing I can safely say that the car is absolutely amazing now and so confidence inspiring. All clanks, clatters and crashes that I assumed were just the character of a 22 year old car, have gone. The CGGT kit that I chose is perfectly matched to our dreadful roads. Undulations and potholes are dealt with by the suspension without the car’s trajectory being altered. I asked for a fast road setup and damping for UK country lanes.Well done Center Gravity! I can highly recommend their work and particularly the CGGT kit.